Copy edit

$0.030 - $0.040 / word
For a 60,000-word manuscript: $1800 - $2400

You want a second pair of eyes and a light touch to make sure everything is polished and professional.

This edit is mostly mechanical. I won’t mess with your prose, but I will correct your grammar, spelling, and punctuation. I will check for accuracy and consistency.

Deliverables

  • annotated manuscript with comments and tracked changes

  • style sheet

I will:

  • correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation

  • check for accuracy and consistency

  • apply style guide according to your preferences

  • tweak sentences only if meaning is unclear

  • clean up the manuscript (styles, extra spaces…)

I will not:

  • comment on plot structure or character arcs

  • edit for flow, rhythm, or musicality